Community Status Report for Payne County
United Way of Payne County and Oklahoma State University’s Spears School of Business have partnered to publish the first annual Community Status Report. Dr. Abbey Davis, OSU’s Director for the Center for the Future of Work, along with Ruth Cavins, United Way of Payne County Executive Director, will present the findings from this report. This report provides a starting point for identifying trends and changes in the overall well-being of the communities in Payne County.
The publication of this new Community Status Report highlights the progress that has been made in our community, along with the challenges still ahead. This report provides information on county demographics, education, safety, health, poverty, and other topics aimed at bringing awareness to the many needs of those living in the cities and towns of Payne County. By identifying and understanding these underlying issues, we begin to work towards building stronger communities for all. Data is based on the most recent year of information publicly available at the time of collection.
For more than seventy years, United Way of Payne County has brought together individuals and organizations to improve the lives of people in Payne County. With a vision to create communities where individuals thrive and neighbors care, United Way of Payne County is a “collective impact” organization. By focusing on extensive collaboration with local nonprofits, businesses, elected officials and community leaders, we can implement solutions to some of our community’s most pervasive challenges.
United Way of Payne County has been on the forefront of driving lasting change and community collaboration. This work only continues to grow thanks to the efforts of its partner agencies,
community partners, engaged donors and other stakeholders. On-going assessment of how United Way of Payne County allocates donor contributions to best address the needs in Payne County is of utmost importance and the cornerstone to our long-standing commitment to accountability. This Community Status Report is part of fulfilling that commitment.
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